What is the cheapest way to get from South Boston to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from South Boston to Cambridge is to subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Boston to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from South Boston to Cambridge is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $20 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between South Boston and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway Station - Red Line station and arriving at Green St @ Pearl St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between South Boston and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Andrew and arriving at Central. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from South Boston to Cambridge?

The distance between South Boston and Cambridge is 4 miles.

How do I travel from South Boston to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from South Boston to Cambridge without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from South Boston to Cambridge?

The subway from Andrew to Central takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the South Boston to Cambridge bus from?

South Boston to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Broadway Station - Red Line.

Where do I catch the South Boston to Cambridge train from?

South Boston to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Andrew station.

Where does the South Boston to Cambridge bus arrive?

South Boston to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Green St @ Pearl St station.

Where does the South Boston to Cambridge train arrive?

South Boston to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Central station.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1807+ hotels available in Cambridge.

South Boston to Cambridge - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 47 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from South Boston to Cambridge by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Andrew to Centralsubway Red Line
14 min
$3
Line 47 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Green St @ Pearl Stbus 47
49 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Cambridgetaxi 5.7 mi
12 min
$20–24
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Boston to Cambridgewalk 4.8 mi
1h 31m

South Boston to Cambridge by subway

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between South Boston, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Andrew to Central every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Green St @ Pearl St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 49 min.

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